Newark, NJ - According to Tom Bergeron of NJBiz, It's not a dream, an idea, a concept or even a well-researched business proposal. Fujisawa SST is a “sustainable smart town” developed and operated by Panasonic that exists today in Japan — one with residents who share power in homes that are as energy-efficient as any in the world and live in a community as organized as any you would find in any futuristic sci-fi movie.

The energy goals are lofty: The town aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 70 percent and water consumption by 30 percent. The town also aims to increase renewable energy usage to 30 percent.And residents not only share solar energy; they also share ecologically friendly products, such as electric cars and scooters. It may very well be a glance at the future.

I know. I’ve seen it.

Earlier this fall, I was one of two dozen journalists from around the world who took a weeklong tour of Japan that showed off Panasonic’s many products.

Fujisawa SST was one of a kind.

But will it always be?

With a growing emphasis on environmentally friendly products in the United States, one can only wonder if the ultimate goal — a sustainable smart town — is feasible in the United States.

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